TIDA-050090

54V 5kW power path protection reference design for AI data centers using TPS1689 and TPS1685 eFuses

TIDA-050090

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Overview

This reference design illustrates a 54V, 5kW input power path protection circuit for AI-powered data centers, utilizing one TPS1689 and five TPS1685 eFuse devices in parallel. These integrated high- current circuit protection devices provide multiple protections using a few external components, serving as a robust defense against overloads, short circuits, and excessive inrush current. The integrated PMBus® interface in the TPS1689 eFuse enables real-time monitoring, control, and configuration. Three devices are located on the top layer, three on the bottom layer.

Features
  • Capable of carrying 100ARMS current at an elevated ambient temperature of 55°C without any external airflow
  • Options to engage the enable power cycle and the quick output discharge (QOD)
  • Control, telemetry, and configuration functionalities using PMBus through TPS1689 eFuse
  • EEPROM to store the configuration file and the black box data after a fault
  • Undervoltage, overvoltage, overcurrent, short- circuit, and overtemperature protections
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A fully assembled board has been developed for testing and performance validation only, and is not available for sale.

Design files & products

Design files

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TIDUFD8.PDF (1673 KB)

Reference design overview and verified performance test data

SLURBA3.PDF (306 KB)

Detailed overview of design layout for component placement

SLURBA4.PDF (165 KB)

Complete listing of design components, reference designators, and manufacturers/part numbers

SLURBA6.ZIP (4173 KB)

Files used for 3D models or 2D drawings of IC components

SLVC942.ZIP (6116 KB)

Design file that contains information on physical board layer of design PCB

SLURBA5.PDF (1647 KB)

PCB layer plot file used for generating PCB design layout

SLVRC05.PDF (449 KB)

Detailed schematic diagram for design layout and components

Products

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Linear & low-dropout (LDO) regulators

TPS7A400150-mA, 100-V, low-IQ, adjustable low-dropout voltage regulator with enable

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eFuses (integrated hot swaps)

TPS16899V to 80V, 3.5mΩ, 20A stackable integrated hot swap (eFuse) with PMBus digital telemetry

Data sheet: PDF | HTML
eFuses (integrated hot swaps)

TPS16859V to 80V, 3.5mΩ, 20A stackable integrated hot swap (eFuse) with accurate and fast current monitor

Data sheet: PDF | HTML

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* Design guide 54V 5kW Power Path Protection Reference Design for AI Data Centers Using TPS1689 and TPS1685 eFuses PDF | HTML Feb 25, 2026

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